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Critical Thinking Courses

Critical thinking courses can help you learn logical reasoning, argument analysis, problem-solving techniques, and decision-making strategies. You can build skills in evaluating evidence, identifying biases, and constructing coherent arguments. Many courses introduce tools such as logic diagrams and critical analysis frameworks, which help you apply these skills in various contexts, from academic writing to everyday decision-making.

Popular Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Writing Classes and Arrays

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design, Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming, Program Development, Debugging, Data Structures, Algorithms

    4.8 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Envisioning Educational Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, International Relations, Systems Thinking, World History, Systems Analysis, Community Development, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Intercultural Competence, Policy Analysis, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.8 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptography, Education Software and Technology, Information Privacy, Encryption, Digital pedagogy, Data Sharing, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Applications, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning

    4.6 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Development Methodologies Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Agile Project Management, Cloud Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Applications, Scrum (Software Development), Computer Programming, Kubernetes

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Case-Based Frameworks for Mastering Management Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Management Consulting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Growth Strategies, Due Diligence, Strategic Thinking, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Market Opportunities, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Go To Market Strategy, Case Studies, Business Analysis, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, Strategic Marketing, Customer Analysis

    4.3 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    How to Develop and Maintain a Healthy Talent Pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Pipelining, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Drive Engagement, Talent Recruitment, Talent Sourcing, Workforce Development, People Development, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, HR Tech, Diversity and Inclusion, Analytics

    4.6 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Information Assurance Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Email Security, Exploitation techniques, AI Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, LLM Application, Cybersecurity, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Threat Detection, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Internet Of Things, Responsible AI

    4.1 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.1 (14) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    How to Become a Trusted Advisor with Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Brand Loyalty, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Consultative Approaches, Customer Engagement, Honesty, Strategic Partnership, B2B Sales, Business Relationship Management, Personal Attributes, Consulting, Automation, Digital Transformation

    4.6 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Planning a Machine Learning Project

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Intelligence, Feasibility Studies, Business Analysis, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Strategic Thinking, AI Product Strategy, Program Evaluation, Business Leadership, Project Design, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership

    4.6 stars, 27 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (27) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Microsoft

    Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Dashboard Creation, Event Monitoring, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Management, Performance Tuning, Virtual Machines, Incident Response, Incident Management, Query Languages, Resource Management

    4.7 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sustainability Leadership Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Culture Transformation, Sustainable Business, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Leadership, Professional Development, Environmental Issue, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Initiative and Leadership, Thought Leadership, Visionary, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Communication

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Cloud FinOps

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Operating Cost, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Platforms, Cost Management, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Cost Control, Budget Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Expense Management, Billing Systems, Billing, Cost Reduction, Accountability

    3.3 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.3 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular critical thinking courses

  • Learn to Teach Java: Writing Classes and Arrays: University of California San Diego
  • Envisioning Educational Transformation: University of Michigan
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy: University of California San Diego
  • Development Methodologies Overview: LearnQuest
  • Case-Based Frameworks for Mastering Management Consulting: Board Infinity
  • How to Develop and Maintain a Healthy Talent Pipeline: Coursera
  • Information Assurance Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • How to Become a Trusted Advisor with Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Planning a Machine Learning Project: Amazon Web Services
  • Azure Monitoring and Analytics Fundamentals: Microsoft

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